Messy Hair, Messy Prayer (Guest Blog: NaSHEville)
Growing up in southern Christian culture, I was raised with Sunday bests and smocked outfits and seasonal centerpieces. And I’m incredibly proud of my upbringing! [...]
The Importance of Community
In 2020 I realized the importance of community. Towards the beginning of the lockdown, I began to struggle spiritually without the Christ-centered community that supported [...]
Ginger
"Jesus truly met me in my darkness and brought so much peace, joy, and light. He healed my heart, healed my body, and restored my joy."
Sydney
"Coming out of Mercy, I can finally say I am not defined as depressed, but I choose to live in God’s joy every day. I am no longer misunderstood, but I have a voice and a Father who understands and loves me."
Sam
"I know that God has used what I thought would kill me, to give me a brand new life in Him. I believe now, without any doubt, that my life is meaningful."
Kendra
"God has given me so much joy while I have been at Mercy and has constantly shown me who I really am."
Destiny
"Before Mercy, I lived in a constant state of survival and hopelessness. On the outside, it seemed that I was a responsible young woman whose life was well put together."
Brooke
"Growing up I experienced a lot of abuse and neglect at home, at church, and at school."
Auna
"Being at Mercy taught me that I could break every generational pattern and break free from oppression the enemy has put on me."
Annalea
"At Mercy, I was able to see God in a whole new light and see Him as the loving Father He is. I was able to renew my mind and see myself in a new light."
Hannah
"God continually spoke the name “worthy” over me during my season at Mercy. He dismantled shame’s loudest lie with just this one whispered word."
Christina
"God showed me just how much bondage I was in, and I started going through this journey, not for anyone else, but for myself. I decided I would put my whole heart into this program, and I was determined to graduate, no matter how hard it would be."